Ireland’s construction market is set to expand 6.6% in 2025, reaching EUR 11.83 billion, following a strong 2020-2024 growth period with a CAGR of 8.4%. Analysts forecast a 5.2% CAGR from 2025 to 2029, projecting the market to reach approximately EUR 15.38 billion by the end of the decade. The sector’s growth spans residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure segments, offering significant investment opportunities for developers, contractors, and stakeholders.

Residential construction is being driven by government initiatives such as the “Housing for All” plan, alongside investments in urban housing, modular construction, and energy-efficient projects. Rising material costs, regulatory hurdles, and labor shortages remain challenges, making vocational training, apprenticeship programmes, and public-private partnerships critical to meeting housing targets.

Commercial construction is adapting to hybrid work trends and sustainability demands. Urban regeneration, flexible office spaces, and green-certified developments present opportunities, while economic uncertainty and inflation constrain investment. Adoption of smart building technologies and energy-efficient designs is increasingly essential.

Institutional construction benefits from public investment in healthcare, education, and infrastructure, yet cost overruns and labor shortages necessitate innovative approaches, including modular building, AI, and BIM technologies. Efficiency gains through automation, smart technologies, and sustainable practices are vital.

Infrastructure construction is underpinned by government-led transport, energy, and urban development projects. Streamlined approvals, policy reform, and enhanced public-private collaboration will be essential to unlock the sector’s potential.

The report offers over 100 KPIs across more than 40 segments, including market size, volume, unit numbers, and green building initiatives, with city-level analysis for Ireland’s top markets. It provides a data-rich view to guide strategic decisions and identify opportunities across the building and infrastructure landscape.

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